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Procurement organization under review
Quick benchmarking at ADAC
To optimize the procurement organization, a remote benchmarking exercise was conducted to assess the maturity level across nine dimensions. Using document analyses, interviews, and a time-expenditure assessment, valantic identified significant optimization potential. The outcome: a roadmap for the strategic development of central procurement. This approach sustainably enhances the efficiency and performance of ADAC’s procurement function.
About the company
ADAC, Europe’s largest automobile club, employs more than 2,000 people and generates revenues of over 200 million euros. To increase the efficiency of its procurement department, valantic conducted a remote benchmarking exercise.
The project
The challenge
ADAC’s procurement organization has to combine numerous requirements and internal customer wishes. The aim of the project was to determine the current maturity level of the procurement department and to identify optimization potential in order to strategically develop the central procurement department.
Consulting approach
In order to tackle the challenges in a targeted manner, the benchmarking followed a clear methodology based on the valantic benchmarking framework. The focus was on
- Document analysis: In-depth review and analysis of job profiles, organizational charts and internal procurement guidelines as well as procurement data.
- Interviews and best practices: Exchange with specialist departments to gather requirements and identify best practices.
- Workload distribution: Analysis of the time spent on strategic, operational, and administrative procurement activities.
Solution and customer benefits
The result was a clear maturity assessment in nine dimensions, including procurement strategy, targets and processes. Based on the results, specific optimization measures were derived and prioritized. This resulted in a roadmap for the structured further development of central procurement.
Conclusion
Through the quick benchmarking exercise, ADAC gained valuable insights into the performance of its procurement organization. valantic’s structured approach established a foundation that sustainably strengthens central procurement and prepares it for future challenges.
